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Voltage Tetrode ·Tetrode

7167

Sharp-cutoff VHF tetrode designed for amplifier service in mobile communications equipment, providing high-frequency signal gain in compact communications receivers or transmitters.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
7EW
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater
13.5 V / 90 mA

Description

Sharp-cutoff VHF tetrode for mobile communications equipment.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
7EW
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
7
Nominal heater voltage
13.5 V
Nominal heater current
90 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

7EW - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

TerminalSectionConnectionEvidence
PIN1G1AG1 — Control Grid

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7EW

PIN2ISAIS — Internal ScreenGroup 7EW2

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7EW

PIN2KAK — CathodeGroup 7EW2

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7EW

PIN3H—H — Heater

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7EW

PIN4H—H — Heater

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7EW

PIN5PAP — Plate (Anode)

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7EW

PIN6G2AG2 — Screen Grid

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7EW

PIN7ISAIS — Internal ScreenGroup 7EW7

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7EW

PIN7KAK — CathodeGroup 7EW7

EIA transcription; manufacturer confirmation pending

Unverified

EIA Base Connections, printed page 129, 7EW

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Tetrode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Plate resistance
125000 Ω
Transconductance
0.01 S
Max plate voltage
180 V
Max screen voltage
180 V
Max plate dissipation
2 W
Max screen dissipation
0.5 W
Max cathode current
20 mA

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied Sylvania source.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    13.5 V

  • Heater Current

    20 mA

Data set 02

1965 Sylvania Electronic Tubes Vol3

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Tetrode

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    13.5 V

  • Heater Current

    90 mA

  • Heater Voltage Minimum

    11.8 V

  • Heater Voltage Maximum

    15.5 V

  • GridToPlateCapacitanceMaximum

    0.03 pF

  • Input Capacitance

    4.4 pF

  • Output Capacitance

    2.74 pF

  • Plate Voltage

    125 V

  • Screen Voltage

    80 V

  • Plate Current

    10 mA

  • Screen Current

    2 mA

  • Plate Resistance

    125000 ohm

  • Transconductance

    10000 uS

  • GridCutoffBias

    -4.5 V